Enrollment
63
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Clayton, NM
Kiser Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Kiser Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 350051000205
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 87
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kiser Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of New Mexico schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Clayton · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 52.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Kiser Elementary has class sizes larger than 74% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kiser Elementary ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Clayton, NM.
School address
District: Clayton Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350051000205 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.9%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kiser Elementary compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kiser Elementary
Kiser Elementary is a higher-need, small elementary school in Clayton, New Mexico, enrolling 63 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 52.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 63 puts it in the smaller third of New Mexico schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Against 23 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #14.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (62%) and White (32%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 63 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Clayton Municipal Schools also operates Alvis Elementary (152 students) and Clayton High (121 students) alongside Kiser Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Kiser Elementary compares
Kiser Elementary on the metrics families compare, against New Mexico and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 13% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.9% | ▼ 35% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 63 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
63
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 74% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,530
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Mexico avg of $16,652
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 63 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.9%
White 31.7%
African American 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, Kiser Elementary is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clayton Municipal Schools, which includes Kiser Elementary.
$17,530
Per student
+5%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.5%
State 74.6%
Federal 10.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Kiser Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvis Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clayton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clayton Junior High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kiser Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 152
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 121
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 61
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Mexico, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~63 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on Kiser Elementary's federal record.
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Frequently asked questions about Kiser Elementary
How many students attend Kiser Elementary?
Kiser Elementary has 63 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Clayton, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kiser Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kiser Elementary is 15.8:1, which is 13% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kiser Elementary?
52.9% of students at Kiser Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kiser Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Kiser Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 61.9% of enrollment, in Clayton, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kiser Elementary?
Kiser Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kiser Elementary rank among public schools in Clayton?
By Resource Investment Index, Kiser Elementary ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Clayton, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Clayton on the city page.
Is Kiser Elementary a good school?
Kiser Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of New Mexico schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Clayton Municipal Schools?
Besides Kiser Elementary, Clayton Municipal Schools also operates Alvis Elementary (152 students), Clayton High (121 students), and Clayton Junior High (61 students). See the Clayton Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.
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